5 Nursing Specialties You Might Have Missed

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With over 100 nursing specialties, subspecialties and certifications to pursue to become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), how do you choose which one is right for you?

If you have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or are a non-nurse in another field, and are considering an advanced nursing degree, we’ve put together our list of the Top 5 graduate-level nursing specialties that deserve a closer look.  

We compare key factors to consider when determining the right Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) specialty for your interests, including:

Scope of practice and patient population 

Educational formats, requirements and time commitments 

Workforce data such as average salary, practice setting, and credentials

Bonus: Insights from active practitioners!

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